Description
These Green Beans with Mushrooms are sautéed to perfection with garlic, butter, and herbs. Fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy, this dish makes the perfect side for holidays, weeknights, or any special meal. Follow the 7 tips included to ensure your green beans turn out crisp-tender and delicious every time!
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (cremini or button)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for 3–4 minutes until bright green and slightly tender. Drain and immediately place in ice water to stop cooking.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the mushrooms and cook for 5–6 minutes until browned and the moisture evaporates.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the blanched green beans to the skillet and toss with the mushrooms.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Cook for 3–4 minutes until beans are crisp-tender and heated through. Finish with a splash of lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
**7 Tips for a Perfect Green Bean Side Dish:**
1. **Blanch the beans** to lock in bright color and crisp texture.
2. **Dry mushrooms well** before cooking so they brown instead of steaming.
3. **Use high heat** to caramelize mushrooms for deeper flavor.
4. **Don’t overcook the beans** — they should stay crisp-tender.
5. **Salt in layers**: blanching water, sautéing stage, final seasoning.
6. **Finish with acidity** like lemon juice for freshness.
7. **Garnish with herbs** such as parsley or thyme for brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop, Sautéed
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: green beans with mushrooms, sautéed green beans, vegetable side dish, healthy side dish, holiday sides